Twin-section egg carton



7 Feb. 17, 1931. U N 7 1,793,026

TWIN SECTION EGG CARTON Original Filed 060. 50. 1926 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Inventor Luuzs Sugarman ELK f Feb. 17, 1931. R 1,793,026

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Patented Feb. 17, 1931 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE LOUIS SUGERMAN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO LE ON BENOIT, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TWIN-SECTION EGG CARTON R S S U E D Application filed December 30, 1926, Serial No. 157,888. Renewed March 16, 1928.

This invention appertains to cartons for eggs, and it is an object of this invention to produce an egg carton which shall be simple in construction, easy to assemble, and which 5 shall hold the eggs safely against breakage.

Another object of this invention is to provide a carton having a plurality of sections each of which is a complete unit and may be separated from the other sections.

Another object of this invention is to provide an egg carton wherein spacing means is provided for keeping the eggs separated, said spacing means being integral with the carton.

It is a further object of this invention to 15 provide a carton which when empty is collapsible to facilitate shipment thereof.

The attainment of these and further objects will be apparent from the accompanying specification taken in conjunction with the 2 drawings forming a part thereof.

Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 shows two sections of a blank piece of pasteboard from which the complete carton is made.

Figure 2 is a View of the two sections part- 25 ly assembled.

Figure 3 is a view of one of the sections completely assembled.

Figure 4 is a view of the box completely assembled with the filler of one of the sections so folded into place.

Figure 5 is a View of the box with one section closed.

Figure 6 is an enlarged section showing the manner in which the box is held closed.

Figure 7 is a view of the complete box closed.

Figure 8 is a view of the box separated into two sections.

Figure 9 is a view of the box partly col-, 40 lapsed for shipment.

Figure 10 is a View taken along the line 101O of Figure 9.

Figures 11 to 19 illustrate a modification of my invention. Figures 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18,

- and 19 correspond respectively to Figures 1,

formed of two pieces of stilf paper, cardboard, pasteboard, or the like, the pieces being cut into the general shape shown in the figure. The complete box is made of two sections a and 6 each section forming a complete unit. The dotted lines represent the lines along which the blank is folded. The blank is folded rather lightly along the line between the sections 4 and 5 and across the transverse sections 11 and 13. Those folds or creases may be omitted since they are used only when the box is collapsed for shipment. At 16 are shown locking members for locking each section of the box. The blank form is corrugated at the points 18, which are the points whereon the eggs rest. This acts as a cushion support for the eggs.

The blank is folded along the dotted lines shown, to form the box shown in Figure 2. The strips shown in Figure 1 are numbered 1 to 8, the same strips being given the same reference numbers in the different figures. The strips 45 really constitutes a single strip and form the base of the box. The transverse sections 11 and 12 are fastened together -in any well known manner, as for instance by means of the wire clip 25. It is to be noted that the transverse ends 11 and 13 are longer than the corresponding ends 11' and 13 and that the former extend transversely beyond the end of the section. while the latter do not.

The two sections a and b of Figure 2 are then brought against one another as shown in Figure 4 and are secured together by means of clips 26 similar to the clips 25. The parts 7 and 8' are folded down as shown in Figure 4 and the parts 7 and 8 are folded in a similar manner as indicated in figure 3. In this connection attention is called to the strip 7 as shown in Figure 1. The full lines in that strip represent the lines along which the paper is cut, and the dotted lines 21 on each side of the strip represent the lines along which the paper is folded. The flaps such as 19 are folded at right angles to the plane of the paper as seen in Figure 1, along the dotted lines 20. The whole strip 7 is folded along the dotted lines 21. The strip 8 acts as a stiffener for the spacing member 7 andfor the entire longitudinal side of the box. The flaps 19 divide each section of the carton into a plurality of individual spaces,

each for receiving one egg.

In Figure 4 the box is shown with the spacer or filler of the section b folded into position. The filler of the section a is folded into place in the manner shown in Figure 3. The box is then ready to receive the eggs. After an egg has been placed into each section provided therefor the box is closed in the manner shown in Figures 5, 6, and 7.

Referring to Figure 5, the portion 2 is folded to form the top of one section of the box and the part 1 is folded down to lock the top portion. The manner in which the lock is effective is illustrated in Figure 6. The various parts are indicated by the reference characters previously used. The locking projections of the portion 1 are secured under the triangular corners 2021. The locking members are put into position under the triangular strips by pushing the side 1 forward from the plane of the paper as seen in Figure 6 and then downward. The strip 1 is held down and allowed to come back under its natural resiliency to the position shown in Figure 6. When the strip is released it is held down by the triangular locking members.

Although no eggs are shown in the box in Figure 5, it is understood that the full dozen eggs may be placed in the box before either section is closed.

The section 7) shown in Figure 1 is provided with a lockin projection 22 which is not folded along with the parts 1'. When the portion 5 shown in Figure 5 is closed as is the portion a, the member 22 is projected thru the slit 17. This further holds the two sections a and 6 together.

The box as closed appears as shown in Figure'i. A. sticker or seal may be placed across the two sections at the slit 17 to seal the sections to prevent an unscrupulous merchant from changing the eggs in the box.

Should a purchaser desire less than a dozen eggs, say one half dozen, the box may be split in half by cutting the two transverse ends along a line such as XX of Figure 7.

. section a.

Under such conditions the locking member 22 is of course also cut or torn. When the box is separated into two sections each is a complete unit, and each unit holds the eggs safely against breakage.

While I have here shown a box made up of two sections it is of course apparent that the same maybe made of any number of sections. For instance the box may be made up of three sections, the third section being similar to the Also while each section is shown as provided with spaces for six eggs any number of such spaces may be provided without departing from the spirit of this invention.

Figures 9 and 10 show the manner in which the empty box is collapsed for shipment. The filler of the section 6 shown in Figure 5 4 is opened as is the filler of section a shown in the figure. The whole box may be collapsed in a manner which is obvious from Figures 9 and '10, the various sections being indicated by the reference characters. It is of course understood that the box is further collapsed until it is flat, the opposite edges lying one upon the other.

Referring now to the carton shown in figures 11 to 19 inclusive, figure 11 shows the general shape of the blank piece of paper, cardboard, pasteboard, or the like from which the carton is made. The dotted lines indicate the lines along which the form is creased for folding. The pasteboard is slit at 47 to receive the closing member 40, and is slit at 51 for a purpose to be hereinafter more fully explained. It should however be noted at this point that the slit 51 does not extend entirely across the pasteboard but terminates a short distance from each end, thus the blank remains an integral piece. It should also be noted that the flaps 48 and 49 are shorter than flap 48 and 49.

The sections into which the pasteboard is divided upon folding have been numbered 41 to 46 and 41 to 46, the corresponding parts on the opposite sides of the box being given similar reference characters.

The crease between the parts 44 and 45 and likewise that between 44 and 45 is made rather lightly in comparison to the manner in which the other creases are made. The same applies to the creases across 48 and 49 and 48' and 49. This is so made because the box is folded along these lines only when it is collapsed for shipping purposes, while the other creases are made use of in the actual assembly of the box. The portions 4445 and 44'45 which form the base of the box and upon which the eggs rest are corrugated as indicated, to act as a cushion. The portions 5455 extend out from the portion 46 an amount approximately equal to the width of the section 45, whereas the portions 48' and 49 extend out about three times as far. The reason for this will be apparent as the description proceeds Fig. 12 shows the manner in which the box is assembled. The portions 46 and 46 are folded back against each other, each to form V one side of one of the sections of the box. The slit 51 is at the ridge of the two sides 4646', and as was previously stated it does not extend the entire distance across the box. The sections 43 and 43 form the two opposite longitudinal edges, while 48 and 48' form one transverse edge and 49 and 49 form the opposite edge. The sides 42 and 42 each form the top portion of one half of the box.

The flap 55, which is integral with the side 46, overlaps the flap 49, which is integral with the side 43. The flap 55 extends only half way across the flap 49. The flap 49 folds on the outside of the box and also overlaps about half of the flap 49. The same is of form being as shown in Figure 13. In thatv l quite weak.

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course also true of flaps 48 454-54 and 48. A clip or Wire 57 is then passed thru 48, 48, and 54, and another fastener 58 passed thru 48 and 54'. Similar fasteners are also secured on the opposite side of the box. The box then presents the appearance shown in Figure 15 without the filler.

.An explanation of the constructions and use of the filler shown in Figures 13 and 14 will now be given. The filler is made of pasteboard of suitable thickness, the blank figure the full lines indicate the portion of the filler that has been cut away and'the dotted lines indicate the lines along which the filler is creased for folding. The fillers are shipped flat as shown in Figure 13,-and are folded into the form shown in Figure 14 when they are to be used. The longitudinal sides 3031 are folded down at right angles to the plane of the paper from the position shown in Figure 13 to that shown in Figure 14. The spacers 32 are likewise folded. The folding is done along the dotted lines 33 and 34. It is to be noted that the transverse members connecting the longitudinal members 30 and 31 are very narrow at their center. The object of this will be pointed out later. v

The filler shown in Figure 14 is then placed in the carton as shown in Figure '15. The spaces 38 cutin the transverse members 32 allow the filler to rest with the portions 37 of the spacers above the ridge portion. At

this time the filler is resting on the bottom The carton shown is thenof the carton. ready to receive a dozen eggs.

An egg is placed in each of the 12 spaces shown in Figure 15 and the box is closed in the manner shown in Figures 16 and .17. Although Figure 16 which .shows the box partially closed is not shown as containing any eggs this is so merely to facilitate illustrating the invention. It is however understood that the full dozen eggs are placed in the box prior to the closure. The flap 42 is folded over to form the top of half the box, and the flap 41 is folded down so that it i's on the left hand side of the dividing portion 46, as seen in Figure 16. When an attempt is made to force the flap 41 beyond the top of the portion 46,

the filler shown in Figures 14 and 15 acts as an obstruction. However it is to be .noted that the obstructing portion of the filler is at 3637 and that portion being very. narrow is F If, therefore, a. little force is ap plied at, the fiap'41 to push it down, it forces its way thru, tearing the filler at the points The sides 41a and 4150f the flap 41 are folded'down on the right hand side of the dividing portion 46 as seen in Figures'15 and 16. The closing memberv 40 is then pushed thru the slit 47, looking I 5 the box. The wholebox may then be sealed by placing the lock. I

Shoulda customer want only six' eggs the retailer may divide. the box into two sections by cutting, the opposite transverse ends of the box along aline YY. The object of the slit 51 is now apparent. If the slit were omitted, it would benecessary in dividing the box to cut the. entire portion between the two sections with a knife or the like, whereas, with a; seal between the two sections 'at the portion already out part of the way, the

rest may be torn apart, or if a cutting tool is to be used, the slit reduces the amount'to be out. There are now two separate sections each containing the desired number of eggs. The sections will not tend to open when they are separated since the eggsfon the inside tend to wedge or forcethemember 41 which extends within the box against the outer portion 46.

- An explanation will now be given of the manner in which the empty boxes are shipped from the factory to the dealer. The filler and the box are shipped separately,'the filler preferably fiat as shown in Figure 13. The box is completely made as shown in Figure 15 (with the filler removed) and is then folded as shown in Figure 19, the folding being along the dotted lines between the portions 44 and 45 and between the portions 44 and 45' and along the dotted lines across the sections 48, 49, 48 and 49 of Figure 11. In so doing the opposite transverse ends of each section of the box as seen in Figure 15 are folded outward and the bottom portion of each section of the box is folded either upward or downward. Figure 19 shows the box partially collapsed. It is apparent from that figure that the box is further collapsed until it is flat, the opposite sides lying one upon the other.

In compliance with the requirements of the patent statutes I have herein describe-d certain preferred embodiments of my invention. It is however to be understood that the same are shown for-illustrative purposes only, and I do not wish to be limited to the precise. constructions shown. i 1" What I consider new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: 1 I Q 1. Anegg carton having two sections,ieach constituting a complete carton, certain opposite ends of one section being fastened to the corresponding ends of the other section at the vertical edges of those ends, said two sections being severable each as a complete carton by severing the carton at the opposite ends thereof where the two sections are joined.

2. A collapsible carton having longitudinal and transverse ends, a base having two secti'ons of equal width, a wall formed of two pieces of material dividing said carton into two equal sections, one of said pieces belng integral with one base section and the other with the other section, each transverse end of the carton consisting of a unitary piece of material extending on both sides of the longitudinal wall, said carton being collapsible by folding each base section longitudinally thereof, and folding the transverse ends, thereby bringing the opposite longitudinal sides into uxtaposition with said Wall, and said carton being divisible into two complete cartons by cutting each transverse end in two between the pieces constituting the dividing wall.

3. A paper carton consisting of two individually complete sections, said carton having a top, a bottom, and four vertical walls, the vertical walls of the carton being joined to form a continuous band, said carton being severable into its two component sections by severing the band along vertical lines at the center of two opposite vertical walls.

4, In combination, two paper cartons each a' complete unit having a top, a bottom, two transverse ends, and two longitudinal ends, means for securing the transverse ends of the two cartons together to'form one combined carton, said combined carton being severable into its two component cartons by tearing the portion connecting the transverse ends.

5. A paper carton formed of two individually complete sections, each formed of an in: tegral piece of paper and each section having a top, a bottom, two longitudinal ends, and two transverse ends, a portion of the transverse ends of one of the sections overlapping the transverse ends of the other section, fastening means securing the overlapping transverse ends together, whereby the two sections are joined, the two sections being severable as complete units by tearing the overlapping transverse portions.

6. A paper carton formed of two individually complete and substantially similar sections placed in alignment, each section being formed of an integral piece of paper, and each section having a top, a bottom, and four sides, a part of certain of the opposite aligned sides of the sections overlapping, fastening means securing the overlapping sides together whereby the two sections are joined, the two sections being severable by tearing the overlapping portions. 1

7. A paper carton having four vertical ends, a top, and a bottom, said to and bottom each consisting of two similar a utting portions, the carton being divided into two sec tions by means of two back to back vertical walls each formed by folding the' bottom sides towards the top along their abutting edges, both of the dividing walls being joined to two opposite ends of the carton on opposite sides of the center line of those ends, said carton being divisible into two complete cartons by tearing the last mentioned opposite ends along their center line.

8. In combination, two paper cartons each a complete unit having a bottom, two opposite vertical walls, a top integral with one of the vertical walls and means on the top for locking the top to the opposite vertical wall, and means for securing one of the vertical walls of one of the cartons to one of the vertical walls of the other carton only at the vertical edges of those walls, whereby a double carton severable into its two component cartons is produced.

9. A paper carton having two longitudinal walls, a top, and a bottom, said top and bottom each consisting of two similar abutting portions, the carton being divided into two sections by means of two back to back vertical walls, each formed by folding the bottom sides'towards the top along their abutting edges, both of said dividing walls being joined together at two points at opposite ends of the carton and being unconnected with one another between said points, said carton being severable into two complete cartons by severing said twowalls from each other.

10. A paper carton having two longitudinal walls, a top, and a bottom, said top and bottom each consisting of two similar abutting portions, the carton bein divided into two sections by means of two back to back vertical walls each formed by folding the bottom sides towards the top along their abutting edges, both of said dividing walls being joined together at two points at opposite ends of the carton and being unconnected with one another between said points, the top of each of said dividing walls being folded, and tongues struck from said folded parts for dividing the carton into a plurality of cells, said carton being. severable into two complete cartons by severing said two vertical walls from each other.

11: In combination, two similar complete egg cartons each including a top, a bottom, and longitudinal walls secured together, one of the longitudinal walls of one of the cartons being secured to a longitudinal wall of the other carton, whereby a combined carton severable into its component cartons is produced, said two last mentioned longitudinal walls being joined at two of their respective ends and being unconnected with one another between said ends.

12. In combination, two paper cartons each a complete unit having a top, a bottom, and longitudinal sides, one of the longitudinal sides of one of the cartons being secured at I its opposite edges to a longitudinal side of the other carton only adjacent their vertical edges to form one combined carton, said combined carton being severable into its two component cartons by severing said two longitudinal sides from each other.

13. In combination, two paper cartons each a complete unit having a top, a bottom, and longitudinal sides,- one of the longitudinal sides of one of the cartons being secured onl at two of its opposite ends to the ends of a longitudinal side of the other carton to form one combined carton, said combined carton being severable into its two component cartons.

14. A paper carton consisting of two individually complete sections, said carton having a top, a bottom, and four vertical walls, the vertical walls of the carton being joined to form a continuous band, said carton being severable into its two component sections by severing the band along vertical lines at the center of two opposite vertical walls, the adjacent sides of the two sections comprising a single sheet of paper.

15. A paper carton consisting of two individually complete sections, said carton having a top, a bottom, and four vertical walls, the vertical walls of the carton being joined to form a continuous band, said carton being severable into its two component sections by severing the band along vertical lines at the center of two opposite vertical walls, the adjacent sides of the two sections comprising a single sheet of paper folded to form the two sides and weakened to facilitate severing of the two sections.

16. In combination, two similar complete egg cartons each including a top, a bottom, and longitudinal walls secured together, one of the longitudinal walls of one of the cartons being secured to a longitudinal wall of the other carton, whereby a combined carton severable into its component cartons is produced, said two last mentioned longitudinal walls being joined at two of their respective ends and being unconnected with one another between said ends, and constituting a single sheet of paper slit intermediate the ends thereof.

17. In combination two paper cartons formed of a single sheet of paper and each a complete unit having a top, a bottom, and

longitudinal sides, one of the longitudinal sides of one of the cartons being secured only at two of its opposite ends to the corresponding endsof a longitudinal side of the other carton to form one combined carton, the paper of said two longitudinal sides being continuous at the points of juncture of said sides, said combined carton being severable into its two component cartons.

In witness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 27th day of December, A. D, 1926,

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